Wellesley, Massachusetts — week of 2026-06-29 · all Wellesley meetings

Weston & Sampson Tapped for Municipal Way Study in Lone Decided Vote; Budgets and Permits on Recent Agendas

The Wellesley Submission Evaluation Committee voted unanimously on June 25 to recommend Weston & Sampson for contract negotiations to conduct a feasibility study of Municipal Way. The decision was the only final action reported from any town board during the past two weeks, though agendas set the stage for votes on fiscal year-end transfers, a water-main contract, and major zoning hearings coming up.

Facilities contract recommended

The Submission Evaluation Committee interviewed three architectural and engineering firms, scored the presentations, and voted unanimously to advance the top-ranked firm, Weston & Sampson, for the Municipal Way feasibility study. The committee also approved its June 11 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. The recommendation does not constitute a contract award; negotiations will follow.

In other recent town business

Several boards listed votes on their agendas, but minutes from those sessions were not published as of this writing. The Board of Public Works on June 24 was set to award a contract for water main rehabilitation on Edgemoor Avenue and Eaton Court (Contract #26C-470-1786). The Advisory Committee on June 30 scheduled approval of FY26 year-end transfers and liaison reports. The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board intended to vote on its FY27 final budget and a fixed-route network redesign on June 23.

The Climate Action Committee planned to discuss and vote on a contract for tax advisory services to support investment tax credit filings for rooftop solar projects at Hardy School, Hunnewell School, and the Recycling and Disposal Facility. The Permanent Building Committee reviewed a budget update for the Hardy and Hunnewell school solar project.

Land-use boards continued their work. The Planning Board held continued public hearings on June 29 for an Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit and a Lower Falls Village Commercial District Special Permit for 26 Washington Street, and heard a presentation on 136 Washington Street. The Board of Library Trustees discussed an update on the Hills interior renovation, parking lot closures, and a plaque wording request. The Design Review Board considered sign permits for several Washington and Worcester Street addresses.

The Select Board met multiple times. An executive session on July 1 covered strategy for negotiations with five bargaining units, including AFSCME locals representing custodians, DPW workers, and police patrolmen. A retreat on June 30 reviewed FY26 performance and drafted an FY27 workplan. The Policy Subcommittee refined drafts for abutter lot sales, denial of permits for unpaid taxes, and an indemnification policy.

In personnel matters, the Council on Aging’s Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee voted to disband on June 25, and the School Committee on July 1 scheduled an executive session to discuss the superintendent’s contract.

Coming up

Residents can observe or participate in the following meetings over the next two weeks:

**Historic District Commission, July 7** – Public hearing on a certificate of appropriateness for window replacement and driveway expansion at 58 Cottage Street.
**Climate Action Committee, July 8** – Retreat to adopt an FY27 work plan, reorganize, and approve a code of conduct.
**Design Review Board, July 8** – Sign permit reviews for 112 Worcester Street and Cross Insurance at 287 Linden Street, plus minor construction by Boylston Properties at 36-40 Washington Street.
**Zoning Board of Appeals, July 9** – Continued public hearing on Dana Hall School tennis courts at 45 Dana Road and a minor modification determination for Wellesley College at 106 Central Street.
**Historical Commission, July 13** – Public hearings on demolition-delay determinations for 22 Standish Road and 53 Hunnewell Street, and a delay-period reduction for 14 Heckle Street.
**Zoning Board of Appeals, July 16** – Eleven zoning appeals, including 951 Worcester Street (Dunkin), 180 Linden Street (Sit Still), and residential properties on Weston Road, Linden Street, and Martin Road.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and remote access information are posted on the town website.

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